Old Bardstown Village & Civil — Attraction in Bardstown

Civil War Museum was very nice. It's a self-guided tour with most antiques nicely displayed in large glass cases, many tall enough for a human. The day we were there, a living history reenactor was there to show and tell many items of the period. He was very knowledgeable and related well with people.

The Pioneer Village has some interesting cabins with a paved path. The day we were there, reenactors were supposed to be there until 5 pm. However, we went at 3 pm and the Village was empty with a few cabins open, disappointing.

Interest in frontier life is better served at Old Fort Harrod or...

Old Bardstown Village,

A collection of ten original 18th and 19th Century log structures that form a Colonial period settlement along Bardstown’s Museum Row.

The property has nice paved walkway to each cabin.

The cabins have period displays Black smithing and historical artifacts inside

A natural waterway runs through the village it powers the water wheel at the mill house .

The path has several bridge crossings and a hidden covered bridge.

It’s a relaxing adventure into the past...

It's been about four years since I have been there, so I dont recall price or accessibility. There was still many exhibits under construction. The Viilage was so entertaining and educational. The pond and shoreline was filled with a variety of different duck species, which were beautiful. Only the Smithsonian would have such authentic exhibits of the Civil War (whats left of its memory) and Wildlife, house in it's own building. This attraction is certainly worth the small...